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Rassie Erasmus (Director of Rugby) of South Africa during the Rugby World Cup.South Africa Media Briefing.Tuesday 17th October 2023 Stade des Fauvettes Rue de Paris Domont, Île-de-France Photo (Steve Haag Sports)

Rassie assembles champion Bok coaching team

Rassie Erasmus has confirmed the new Springbok management team as the world champions prepare to embark on the start of another World Cup cycle.

CARDIFF, WALES - NOVEMBER 05: Nick Tompkins of Wales is tackled by Rieko Ioane (L) and Sevu Reece during the Autumn International match between Wales and New Zealand All Blacks at the Principality Stadium on November 05, 2022 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by David Rogers/Getty Images)

All Blacks flyer on French club’s radar

Top 14 giants Montpellier is reportedly keen to secure the services of one of New Zealand rugby’s premier backline threats.

Ben Loader of Stormers (C) in action during the United Rugby Championship 2023/24 game between the Stormers and Scarlets at Danie Craven Stadium in Stellenbosch on 28 October 2023 ©Nic Bothma/BackpagePix

Quick tap with Ben Loader

English speedster Ben Loader fields a couple of questions, from integrating into the DHL Stormers squad and speaking Afrikaans, to the local cuisine.

RG Snyman makes a break against Ireland in Saint-Denis

Boks vs Ireland blockbuster sold out

Tickets for the second match of the July Test series between the Springboks and Ireland at Kings Park sold out in 90 minutes on Monday.

Photo: BackpagePix France's Francois Cros hugs team-mate Louis Bielle-Biarrey at the end of the Guinness Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium, Cardiff. Picture date: Sunday March 10, 2024.

Les Bleus ‘savour every moment’

France head coach Fabien Galthie praised the players’ perseverance during challenging times following a bonus-point victory against Wales in the Six Nations on Sunday.

PARIS, FRANCE - OCTOBER 21: Kwagga Smith and RG Snyman of South Africa celebrate following the team's victory during the Rugby World Cup France 2023 match between England and South Africa at Stade de France on October 21, 2023 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)

‘They don’t call it the Bomb Squad for nothing’

Double world champions RG Snyman and Duane Vermeulen emphasise the immense impact and responsibility of those players selected to feature off the Springbok bench.

Ardie Savea scores a try in the 2023 World Cup quarter-final between New Zealand and Ireland

Watch: Ardie picks up on Petrus’ drill

All Blacks No 8 Ardie Savea aces a training exercise from the back of the scrum with former Wallabies assistant coach Petrus du Plessis.

Photo: BackpagePix Ireland head coach Andy Farrell watches over the warm-up before the Guinness Six Nations match at Twickenham Stadium, London. Picture date: Saturday March 9, 2024.

Farrell rejects ‘anti-climax’ talk for Ireland

Andy Farrell insisted retaining the Six Nations title would be anything but an “anti-climax” after Ireland’s bid for back-to-back Grand Slams ended with a defeat by England.

DUBLIN, IRELAND - MARCH 24: DHL Stormers head coach John Dobson before the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and DHL Stormers at RDS Arena on March 24, 2023 in Dublin, Ireland.

Dobson: Stormers in a ‘happy’ space

Head coach John Dobson said the DHL Stormers took plenty of experience and a good workout from their exhibition win against Northampton Saints on Saturday.